Alonzo Jones

1939-2020

Alonzo “Coach” Jones, 81, of Flatwoods, passed away October 17, 2020, in Kings Daughters Medical Center.

Mr. Jones was born July 21, 1939 to the late Alfred and Mary Stone-Jones.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by the love of his life and wife, Delsie Spears-Jones; along with several brothers and sisters.

Alonzo was of the Nazarene Faith. He was retired from CSX. In his younger years he loved to coach sports including baseball, soccer, football and softball. In his free time he enjoyed watching a good movie, working brain teaser puzzles, working in the garden and reading a book.

Left behind to cherish his memories are three children, Alec (Paula) Jones, Adam Jones and Valerie Jones; Grandchildren, Tawny Jones, Chelsea Jones, Steven Jones, Kevin Large, Travis Large, Tommy Jones, Trinity Jones and Felix Jones; along with 7 great-grandchildren, a several brothers and sisters and a host of many other close family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Carman Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the funeral home.

Terry McBrayer

1937 – 2020

Walter Terry McBrayer, aged 83, passed away on October 11, 2020, in Lexington, Kentucky, due to complications from a five-year battle with cancer.

He was born across the river from his beloved hometown of Greenup, Kentucky, in Ironton, Ohio, on September 1, 1937 to Ward and Ethel McBrayer.

He is survived by his children, Sarah McBrayer Savarie and John Lawton McBrayer, his sister Judy McBrayer Campbell, and his five grandchildren, Alex McBrayer, Mina McBrayer, Odin McBrayer, Beatrice Savarie, and Lucy Savarie, his first wife and friend Mary Ware, and his special friend Kaye Bowles-Durnell.

Terry was not the sort of individual to boast of his numerous roles in politics and government, such as his five terms in the Kentucky House of Representatives starting in 1976, where he became Speaker Pro Tempore and Majority Leader, or his leadership of the Kentucky Democratic Party and his service as former President Bill Clinton’s Kentucky representative in 1992 and 1996, or his role in founding the State Capital Group in 1989, or even his membership in various ways in the Kentucky Department of Commerce, Kentucky Housing Corporation, Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Kentucky Board of Tax Appeals and more.

He would likewise be mildly embarrassed at the mention of his various awards and accolades received over the years. He received the John F. Kennedy Award, Hubert H. Humphrey Award, Outstanding Alumnus of Morehead State University, Outstanding Alumnus of University of Louisville School of Law, Junior Achievement Hall of Fame, and many more, but he probably would have been okay with a short cataloging of the numerous civic and charitable organizations he was involved with throughout his life, not to mention the Jaycees, Lions Club, Volunteer Fire Department, Boy Scouts, United Fund, Park Board, Development Association, Boys Club, Parent-Teachers’ Organization, or Merchants Association, and that’s just the list from Greenup.

We’d be remiss to not also mention his time with the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, Kentucky Educational Television, Central Kentucky Blood Center, the Kentucky Council on Higher Education, the Central Kentucky Heart Association, his personal favorite the Salvation Army, and a list that is still too long to print.

Terry loved his family, friends, everyone at the McBrayer law and government relations firms, the Kentucky Wildcats, and fishing. He was so much to so many and everyone knew him in their own unique way.

He never met a stranger. He remembered names and always made you feel like you were the most important person in the room. He wanted to know more about you rather than talk about himself.

He was always quick with a joke or a story and would “hold court” wherever he was. He treasured all his friends deeply.

Terry began a law practice in a single room above a grocery store in Greenup, Kentucky, in 1963 with his older sister Phyllis by his side.

That small practice would grow into a powerhouse law firm, then known as McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland, now McBrayer PLLC, expanding into offices now in Lexington and Louisville.

He also parlayed his government experience into a successful career in government affairs, opening the doors on MML&K Government Solutions in Frankfort.

He was so proud of the firm and particularly the relationships he had with everyone - lawyers and staff alike. He was constantly in search of new business and even in the hospital, would regularly give out his business cards.

Terry had a strong faith he carried with him his whole life. He grew up in the Greenup Christian Church and later attended Tates Creek Christian Church in Lexington.

Terry was a longtime and very dedicated Kentucky Wildcats fan. He had season tickets and took great pride in going to the games. He often took his mother, who was possibly a bigger Wildcats fan than he!

Perhaps Terry’s greatest passion was fishing and the outdoors. He learned to fish from his father and grandfather as a young boy, and he had a dedicated group of fishing buddies who traveled together, their favorite place being Canada. The stories they tell of their many adventures are epic and endless.

Terry’s real happy place was his cabin in Sadieville, Kentucky. He loved nothing more than to sit on the porch watching the geese or getting up at the crack of dawn to catch crappie.

Terry’s greatest love was of his family. He loved his mother dearly and called her every day. She was his confidant, advisor and basketball pal. He was always a protector of his little sister Judy, who was the smallest kid on the block.

Later in life, Judy took great care of Terry during his illness - cooking, cleaning and managing the endless flow of visitors. His children - Sarah and John - gave him his greatest pleasure of grandkids - Alex (24), Mina (18), Odin (16), Beatrice (15) and Lucy (13).

Terry relished in hearing about their lives. He also loved teaching them about the finer things in life - the importance of a good education, how to catch fish, the proper way to shake hands, when on a fishing boat, don’t pee in the wind, and so much more.

His greatest regret was to not see them continue to grow.

Milward Funeral Home on Southland Drive in Lexington handled the services which were private.

A true celebration of Terry’s life will be held sometime when we are in a Covid-free world.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to his firm in care of Judy Campbell at 201 E. Main Street, Suite 900, Lexington, KY 40507.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tates Creek Christian Church, 3150 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY 40502 or The Salvation Army, 736 West Main Street, Lexington, KY. www.milwardfuneral.com

Committal service and burial Thursday, October 15, in the Brick Union Cemetery on Ohio River Road in Lloyd KY under the direction of Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup KY.

Thomas Charlton

1950 – 2020

Thomas “T.C.” Charlton, age 70 of Gallatin, TN, passed away October 11, 2020. Thomas was born January 29, 1950 in Ashland, KY.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Doris Ann Charlton. He is survived by his children, Amanda (Kerry) Golob and Thomas (Tabitha) Charlton; brother, Johnny (Linda) Walker; grandchildren, Evan Stewart, Carley (Will) Kellogg, Alex Charlton, Victoria Golob and Shelby Golob; and one great-grandchild, Wynter Kellogg.

T.C. enjoyed fishing at many different lakes and especially enjoyed all types of woodworking with many different projects.

Celebration of life service Sunday, October 18, 2020 Alexander Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Pastor Terrell Somerville officiating.

Sumner Memorial Gardens at a later date.

Richard Dandeneau

1925 - 2020

Morehead State University mourns the passing of retiree Dr. Richard J. Dandeneau, who died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at Homestead Acute Care in Lexington at age 95.

Dandeneau was a professor of journalism and chair of the Department of Communications at MSU.

He was also an advisor to the student newspaper, “The Trail Blazer,” and served as a university representative to the Kentucky Weekly Newspaper Association.

He retired in 1990 and was recognized as a professor emeritus. Dandeneau also taught at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the University of Illinois-Urbana, the University of Miami (Florida) and the University of the Redlands in California.

He also served as a public relations writer for Michigan State University in the early 1950s.   

He was born Feb. 27, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan and was a Navy veteran who served in WWII and served as a U. S. Coast Guard Reserve officer at U.S. bases during the Vietnam Era from 1965-70.  

He received a B.A. in journalism and English from Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio, in 1948; an M.S. in journalism from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 1953; and a Ph.D. in speech communication from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, in 1961.   

He was a member of the Lexington Singers, the Kentuckians Barbershop Chorus, and the Donovan Singers. He took up learning to play the saxophone at age 82, playing in the Lexington New Horizons Band. He was involved in choral music groups and taught himself to play the guitar.   

In addition to his wife, Billie Jo (Barrows) Dandeneau, he is survived by daughters Sharon (Pete) Gibbons and Judith (Richard) Calhoun; son John R. (Rocio) Dandeneau; stepdaughters Kelly (Manfred) Muschong, Merilee Olson; sisters-in-law Maridy Dandeneau and Sara Barrows; grandchildren Dan (Christa) Dandeneau, Melissa Medina, Kyle (Alex) Gibbons, Holly (Caleb) Gallagher, John (Savannah) Dandeneau, Christopher Dandeneau, Austin King, Joe Muschong, Jenna Muschong, Michael Whitt, Bryan Whitt, and Christopher Whitt; 11 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.  

Private graveside services with military honors will be held at a later date at Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville.

Memorial donations Alzheimer’s Disease Research Fund (Sanders Brown Center on Aging), Morehead State University, or to a charitable organization of one’s choice.  

Donations in Dandeneau’s honor to the Soar to New Heights Scholarship Campaign. Checks to the Office of Alumni Relations & Development, 150 University Blvd., Box 1887, Morehead, KY 40351.

Please designate that your donation is for the Soar to New Heights Scholarship Campaign.   

Shelli Edwards

1992 – 2020

Shelli Lynn Edwards, 27 of Louisville, KY, passed away Thursday October 15, 2020 at her residence.

Shelli was born on December 17, 1992, in Ashland to Rose and David Edwards.

Miss Edwards is survived by her parents, two sisters, Melanie Crisp, Amanda (Harold) Hutchison, and three nephews-Hunter Hutchison, Connor Crisp, and Cristian Crisp, a best friend Sara Bond, and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins who will miss her dearly.

Shelli was a 2011 graduate of Raceland/Worthington High School where she was a varsity cheerleader.

Recently, she was a massage therapist at Xhale Salon & Spa at the Galt House, as well as a receptionist and massage therapist at Howard Chiropractic, both in Louisville.

Shelli was in the process of returning to school to obtain further licensing and had plans of opening her own practice.

Shelli loved to sing and had an infectious laugh that drew people to her. She never met a stranger and her smile lit up the room. Shelli loved children and often went out of her way to entertain the neighbors’ kids.

A celebration of Shelli’s life will be held at Evans Funeral Home Tuesday.

Burial Brick Union Cemetery in Lloyd.

Candi Crum

1983 – 2020

Candice Marie “Candi” Crum, 37, of Greenup went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at her residence.

She was born in Ashland KY on April 1, 1983 a daughter of Stephen Earl Crum and Rhonda Lynn Coffee Crum.

She was a graduate of Greenup County High School and a member of the Greenup First United Methodist Church. 

She is survived by her mother, Rhonda Lynn Crum; her father, Stephen Earl Crum and his wife Claudia; a sister, Amanda Louise (Tanner) Crum; a brother, Camron Michael Crum; her Fiancée, James Allen Skaggs; her fur babies, Cindi and Jenny along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.

Funeral services Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup KY by Dr. Thomas Melvin.

Burial Bellefonte Cemetery.

Online condolences www.wrightsfuneralhome.com.

Jessie Kimberlain

1926 - 2020

Jessie Imogene Miller Kimberlain, 94, of Russell went to be with her Lord on Monday, October 12, 2020 at her residence.

Imogene was born October 10, 1926 in Russell to the late Lindsey and Vada Potter Miller.

In addition to her Parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children Rev. Bill McDowell in 1962, husband, Richard “Dick” Smith in 1977 and husband, Jack Kimberlain in 2007; a son, Larry McDowell; a son-in-law, Bob Salmon; a granddaughter, Melissa Salmon; a grandson, Dean Moody; five brothers and three sisters.

Imogene was retired from the Stores-Purchasing Department of AK Steel with 20 years of service. She was a faithful member of Fairview Baptist Church and was a part of the Outreach Sunday School Class. She also was a 50 plus year member of the Westwood Chapter #569 Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Hillbilly Auxiliary, a member of the White Shrine, Armco Girls Bowling League and former member of the ARMCO Girls Club.

Imogene leaves behind her four loving daughters Sharon Conroy (Bill) of Clayton, NC, Linda Salmon of Russell, Brenda Salyers of Russell and Sandra Adams (Greg) of Flatwoods; a daughter-in-law, Patricia McDowell of Virginia; one sister Wanda Lee Caudill of Russell; 12 grandchildren, Jamie McDowell, Sherri Brown, Mark Salyers, Teresa Clevenger, Richie Conroy, Jeremy Conroy, P.J. Adams, Brandon Reffitt, Niki Adams, Trish Hurley, Daryl Moody, and Carol Daley; 16 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; and her fur baby Spanky; a special caregiver from Right at Home, Jennifer; along with a host of extended family and friends.

Imogene, loved her Lord above everything and was a strong positive influence by all who knew and loved her. She devoted her life to her family and even during hard times stayed strong in her faith. She never gave up on anything that she thought was important and gave whatever task at hand, her all. She lovingly passed these traits and values on to her beloved children. Imogene was an avid seamstress and quilter. She was extremely meticulous about everything she did, from her appearance to sewing/quilting, to her art.

While in high school, she did the cartoons for the school newspaper. She was blessed to be able to travel the world over the course of her life, having visited Hawaii three times, Greece, and Germany, to name a few.

Funeral services Thursday, October 15, 2020  Fairview Baptist Church in Westwood with Jim Smedley officiating.

Entombment Bellefonte Memorial Gardens.

Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood.

Condolences canifffuneralhome.com.

Randolph Spradlin

1927 – 2020

Randolph DeWayne Spradlin, 92, of Ashland, Kentucky, passed away at his home on Friday, October 16, 2020.

He was born October 29, 1927, in Lackey, Kentucky, a son of the late Marcus Spradlin and Allie Collins Spradlin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Kate Withrow.

Randolph was retired from Barney Williams Company. He was a member of Unity Baptist Church of Ashland and was a former member of the Army National Guard.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Deloras Fugitt Spradlin; daughter, Randi Jane Hogue (Matt) of Ashland; son, Dr. Glenn D. Spradlin (Kelly) of Russell; brother, Ben Spradlin of Lexington, KY; sister, Sina Boggs of Colorado; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Private family service Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum with Dr. Jeremy Couture officiating.

Arrangements Steen Funeral Home.

Condolences www.steenfuneralhome.com.

Robert Phelps

1943 - 2020

Robert D. (Bob) Phelps, 77 of Wurtland, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 in Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland.

Bob was born June 30, 1943 in Oldtown to the late John Marshall and Carolyn Kelly Phelps.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his spouse Brenda Joy Stevens Phelps and a sister Helen Phelps Jenkins and two brothers: John Marshall Phelps Jr. and Herbert Phelps.

Bob was a founding member of G.O.T.E.M. and a member of Old Timers Machines and Antiques. He enjoyed blacksmithing, had a love for horses, and made wagons and stagecoaches with his father.

Surviving daughter Stephanie L. Phelps of Wurtland, one sister, Wanda Phelps Hannah of Russell and many special nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Services Saturday, October 17, 2020 with Dr. Thomas J. Melvin officiating.

Music Family Funeral Home in Greenup.

Liam Michal Clark

2020 - 2020

Infant Liam Michael Clark opened his eyes in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at Baptist Health Louisville in Louisville, KY.

He was the son of Cody Michael and Kayla Gillum Clark of Louisville, KY.

Liam was preceded in death by a sister, Vera Kay Clark and great-grandparents, Stanley Gillum and Betty and Roy Stapleton.

In addition to his parents, Liam is survived by his sister, Kinslee Jo Clark; grandparents, Greg and Sandy Gillum of Raceland, KY, Rhonda (John) Jarvis of Louisville, KY, and Michael (Carla) Clark of Campbellsville; great-grandparents, Patty Gillum of Greenup, KY, Raymond and Marlene Clark of Campbellsville, KY, and Deborah (Randy) Garrett of Campbellsville, KY.

Graveside service Monday, October 19, 2020, Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Russell, Pastor Steve Stapleton and Pastor Brandon DePriest officiating.

Bailey Family Funeral Home in Flatwoods, KY